以言代法 yǐ yán dài fǎ

use one’s word over law; rule by personal will

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to substitute one's words for the law (idiom); high-handedly putting one's orders above the law

Characters

Character Meaning
以 yǐ HSK 2
to use; by means of; according to
言 yán HSK 4
to say; to talk; speech
代 dài HSK 5
to substitute; to replace; to act on behalf of others
法 fǎ HSK 3
law; method; way